For 80 years the Farmers Santa Parade has brought joy to the children of Auckland and this year is no exception.The Farmers Santa Parade began 80 years ago in 1934. Back then, thousands of parents and children lined the footpaths to witness Auckland’s first real Christmas parade.

Now making its 80th anniversary the Farmers Santa Parade attracts over 250,000 people, 4,000 participants and 280 creations of Christmas magic over a 2.2km route.

Look at the photos from the previous Santa Parade.A giant Superman wows the thousands of spectators line the streets for the Farmers Auckland Santa Parade 2013 down Queen Street.

Batman was a hit and so was the Very Hungry Caterpillar but the biggest cheers were reserved for the fat man in the red suit.

Enjoy our photos of Auckland Santa Parade 2013 and come to our site tomorrow to see the photos of Santa Parade 2014